For our customer located in Neuchatel/Switzerland we are currently looking for a: Laboratory Specialist (m/f/d)
- Location: Neuchatel, hybrid
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Execute lab study on flask scale as well as on 5L and 120L bioreactors and other cell culture processes monitoring using different measure instruments (cell density and viability, pH,…).
- Execute small scale purification processes (chromatography, ultrafiltration) and column packing operations with different resins (0.5 to 10cm diameter),
- Collect, summarize, and analyze data to prepare reports and presentations,
- Support investigation related to laboratory deviation, Manage documentation associated with laboratory activities, Evaluate and implement innovations in the field of expertise to deliver better performing solutions,
- Develop and optimize process parameters,
- Support experimental study design and protocol writing,
- Execute protocols according to supervisor or project lead requirements/ directions (development, investigation, process qualification),
- Prepare study reports and result presentations,
- Control the laboratory equipment placed under her/his responsibility, ensure their maintenance, and solve the operating problems already encountered independently,
- Manage the stocks and the inventory of the consumables necessary for the realization of laboratory activities,
- Participate to the laboratory logistic activities,
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Must Haves
- Master in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or equivalent with 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, ideally in process development,
- Good experience / theoretical knowledge of recombinant protein purification (chromatography, ultrafiltration),
- Good experience / theoretical knowledge of recombinant protein cell culture using CHO cells,
- Good knowledge of the Windows environment: Excel, Word, Powerpoint…,
- Knowledge of analytical tools for recombinant proteins (ELISA, SDS, HPLC…),
- Knowledge in statistics is a plus,
- Experience within cGMP environment and requirements or good knowledge of GMP rules and principles,
- Willing to work and at ease in a laboratory environment,
Strong communication skills and team spirit (ability to listen, diplomacy, initiative…), - Strong verbal and written communication with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization,
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail,
- Fluent in French and good level of English (minimum level B2).
Did we catch your interest?
The SimplyVision-Team is looking forward to receive your application (Word file is highly appreciated).
Kindly be informed that our customer is located in Switzerland. Therefore only applications from candidates within the EU or candidates holding Swiss work permission are required.